Lecturer/senior Lecturer: Ruminant Health and Production

**UP Posting - Academic**:
FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE

DEPARTMENT OF PRODUCTION ANIMAL STUDIES

LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER: RUMINANT HEALTH AND PRODUCTION

(ONE POST)- The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development._

The Department seeks an experienced veterinarian to join our dynamic team tasked with enhancing animal production and welfare, ruminant health, community and environmental health. This person will focus on the teaching and research in fields related to the Clinical and Herd/Flock health of domestic livestock species kept for production (with particular emphasis on reproduction aspects).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Teaching and practical training of undergraduate and postgraduate veterinary and veterinary nursing students in clinical & herd/flock health and management of production animal species;
- Clinical and herd/flock health services through the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital, surrounding community and satellite clinics, including participation in a 24-hour service;
- Postgraduate training and supervision where appropriate;
- Research and publication in scientific journals;
- Networking with relevant industry stakeholders;
- Community engagement - participation and supporting student activities;
- Administrative and other duties as delegated by the Head of Department; and
- Academic self-development.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Lecturer:

- A BVSc or BVMCh degree or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
- Registration with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) as a Veterinarian;
- Must be registered or willing to register and complying with the criteria to register in 2026 for an MMedVet degree in Bovine Health and Production and be able to graduate in the prescribed time;
- A minimum of two years of veterinary clinical experience predominantly in ruminant practice or one year internship in relevant field;
- Evidence of continued professional development or continued education development

Senior Lecturer:

- A BVSc or BVMCh degree or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
- An appropriate MMedVet degree;
- Registration with the SAVC as a specialist;
- At least two full peer-reviewed paper in an accredited scientific journal as author or co-author.

OR
- A BVSc or BVMCh degree or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
- Registration with the SAVC as a Veterinarian;
- MSc degree with particular focus on production animals;
- Minimum of five years of veterinary clinical experience with at least three years’ experience in predominantly reproduction aspects in ruminants (case log) post acquiring a Master’s degree;

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

- Proven knowledge and competence in veterinary clinical work;
- Skills in herd or population level problem investigation, management interventions and consultation;
- Research interest appropriate to the position;
- Good language and communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills; and
- Generic teaching competence including proficiency with presentation, word-processing and spreadsheet software.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

- Experience in in either beef or dairy herd health and production:

- Experience with relevant specialised procedures, techniques and tools, e.g. software;
- Tertiary teaching and mentoring experience;
- Involvement in research in an appropriate field.
- Case log of relevant clinical experience; and
- Evidence of industry leadership or involvement.

assessments as part of the selection process.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.
- A comprehensive CV;
- Certified copies of qualifications and SAVC registration;
- Names and contact details of peer reviewers (academic and research); and
- A self-evaluation that must address each of the minimum requirements and required competencies above.

NB: Applications which do not include these documents will not be considered.

CLOSING DATE: 28 September 2025

ENQUIRIES:

- The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity._
- The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions._